Economic and community development Charities That specialise in Rural and farming areas

The Charity distributes grants to individuals in financial need in Hertford and the parishes of the rural district. Nominees come from local organizations such as the CAB, Social Services, NHS Primary Care trust and the local churches. The grants can be released very quickly on the verbal agreement of 3 trustees and the grants are later formally approved at a trustee meeting.

YFC provides a rural club for young people between 10 and 30, helping with social and physical development, education and skills

Provides a voluntary group for young people aged 10-26 with interests in the countryside, animals, enviroment and rural skills & issues through enablement, training and the provision of related social activities

Provide a voluntary youth provision in the rural area between Banbury and Southam.

Service users include- young farmers, the lerdel, merched y wawr, church and chapel fund raising events, remembrance service, funeral teas, healthy living exercise, choir practises etc.

Providing centre for Rural community activity furthering social educational and welfare activities for a whole encompassing age range.

The main purpose of the WI organisation are to enable women who are interested in issues associated with rural life including arts, crafts and sciences, to improve & develop conditions of rural life, to advance their education in citizenship, in public questions both national & international, in music, drama & other cultural subjects & in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, h

Bury St Edmunds Young Farmers Club is part of a national organisation of about 20,000 members. The club provides young people with new experiences and opportunities. These include personal development and training opportunities that enable members to learn new skills, take part in competitions, get involved with the local community, have a voice on rural issues, and enjoy a dynamic social life.

To protect & enhance the character of the Kentish Wealden towns, villages & countryside, to safeguard the amenities of the Weald of Kent.

We run a village hall, providing space, both inside and out, for a variety of community activities to serve our rural community.

Hire of hall for local clubs and associations including Young Farmers, WI, Over 60s, Ballet lessons, local cycling club and local functions.

To further the objectives of the WI Movement. "To improve and develop conditions of rural and urban life and to advance the education of women in citizenship, in public questions both national and international, in music, drama and other cultural subjects, and to secure instruction and training in all branches of agriculture, handicrafts, home economics, health and social welfare".

WEEKLY CLUB MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES BOTH EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL

Provides a community building and club room for use by local organisations and residents of our rural parish

Weekly Club meetings both educational and social

The charity supports farmers and smallholders to keep Black Welsh Mountain Sheep by providing information, marketing support, promotion materials, maintaining a flock book and an updated website. Information is also available to the general public, research facilities and schools. As a traditional native breed they have a role to play in the conservation of the rural environment.

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE IN AGRICULTURE, HOME CRAFTS, COUNTRY LIFE AND RELATED SUBJECTS

To maintain the Traditional Rural Skills which have made Devon the place it is.

THE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28

A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION RAISING AWARENESS OF THE COUNTRYSIDE

Helping in the community

The community centre provides a focul point for the surrounding rural district, where community groups and individuals can hire the building for events, educational classes,or meetings, at a reasonable cost.

The Housing, Care and maintenance of the Wolseley collection. The provision and arrangement in the wolseley room, or elsewhere of lectures, talks etc on subjects of argiculture and horticulture, garden design, history of places and lands in sussex and the history of old agricultural customs. Purchase of books, letters, maps etc and other objects of interest to be added to the wolseley collection.

The Charity provides a Village Hall facility for the Sheepscombe community. It sustains the good housekeeping and the sound financial controls to make the hall a centrepiece to the social and school life of this rural community. Further, it continues to develop the grounds and building amenities for its users.

General Charitable PurposesSport/recreationAnimalsEnvironment/Conservation/Heritage